Principal Production Engineer

Woodside Energy Ltd

6d • Hybrid

About The Position

Woodside Energy USA Services Inc. seeks a Principal Production Engineer at our Houston, TX location to support the Gulf of Mexico non-operated asset, primarily focusing on the Atlantis field. This role involves leading production engineering activities, collaborating with various teams, and contributing to business planning and continuous improvement initiatives. Additional support may be provided to other assets for well integrity, regulatory submissions, document control, and allocation processes. Woodside Energy values a positive work environment, recognizes the importance of community relationships, and is committed to technology and innovation for long-term sustainability. They are growing their carbon and new energy businesses, focusing on reducing emissions and exploring lower-carbon energy options. The company culture promotes diversity, inclusion, and a sense of belonging, with flexible work arrangements being considered.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or foreign equivalent in Petroleum Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or related field of study.
• 5 years of progressive post-baccalaureate experience in the job offered or related occupation.
• 3 years of experience in Nodal analysis, integrated field modeling, and virtual metering including Digital Oil Field applications including GAP, PROSPER and RESOLVE.
• 3 years of experience in Production operations, monitoring, and optimization including artificial lift and short-term forecasting.
• 3 years of experience in Flow assurance, scale prediction and control, and stimulation techniques.
• 3 years of experience in New technology, smart well equipment, multilateral wells, and subsea systems.
• 3 years of experience in Project economic evaluation and analysis, including connecting impact of operations to business performance.
• 3 years of experience in Leading small multi-discipline teams, including collaboration across multiple disciplines technical and non-technical.

Nice To Haves

• Please apply even if you don't meet all criteria; diverse experiences and backgrounds are valued.

Responsibilities

• Lead production engineering activities including well surveillance, production optimization, well interventions, and short-term forecasting.
• Collaborate with subsurface, facilities, and project teams, as well as engagement with operators to influence technical decisions and maximize production.
• Contribute to business planning, reserves evaluation, and continuous improvement initiatives, utilizing integrated production modeling tools and digital oil field applications.
• Provide additional support to other assets for well integrity, regulatory submissions, document control, and allocation processes.

Benefits

• Commitment to ongoing development, including on-the-job opportunities, formal programs and coaching
• Industry-leading 18 weeks’ paid parental leave for primary carer
• Maintenance of superannuation or retirement benefits at the current rate during any period of unpaid parental leave for up to 24 months
• Secondary carer leave entitlements
• Values led culture with a focus on creating a psychologically and physically safe work environment
• Active employee-led working groups driving initiatives to build an inclusive culture
• Community volunteering opportunities
• A competitive remuneration package featuring performance-based incentives

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Principal